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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Gillingham, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Gillingham (ME8)
Salary: From £13.50 per hour (£28,080)
Job Type: Full Time, Temp - Perm

Do you enjoy working outdoors and keeping spaces neat and professional? We're looking for dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our experienced team, maintaining green spaces around secure and high-profile sites such as substations and gas terminals in the Gillingham area and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing:

Working in a two-person team to carry out grounds maintenance tasks across various client sites

Ensuring all work meets the highest health and safety standards

Using PA1 and PA6 certificates (especially knapsack spraying) as part of daily operations

Travelling to different locations, sometimes requiring overnight stays (with bonus pay)

Communicating effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth operations

Essential Requirements:

PA1 & PA6 qualifications (knapsack spraying preferred)

Full UK Driving Licence

Strong understanding of health and safety practices

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight when required

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

PA2ar (quad bike spraying)

Woodchipper training

Utility Arboriculture qualifications

SHEA Passports (Gas, Power, or Water)

First Aid and Manual Handling certifications

Grounds Maintenance/Competent Person qualifications for substations

What We Offer:

A competitive starting wage of £13.50+ per hour (based on experience)

Bonus pay for overnight stays

20 days of annual leave, including a full Christmas shutdown

Company vehicle, tools, and full PPE provided

Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

If you're reliable, qualified, and take pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and safe, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a trusted team working on essential infrastructure across the region.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-85350
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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